APGA lauds Supreme Court for affirming Ezeokenwa national chairman

The All Progressives Grand Alliance has hailed the decision of the Supreme Court which affirmed the leadership of Sly Ezeokenwa as the National Chairman of the party.

In a press statement on Wednesday, the National Publicity Secretary, APGA, Ejimofor Opara, described the decision as a testament to the judiciary’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice is served.

Opara said the Supreme Court’s decision has laid to rest any doubts about the leadership of the party, adding that justice can only be delayed, but cannot be denied.

The statement read in part, “The All Progressives Grand Alliance is thrilled to announce that the Supreme Court has resolved the leadership tussle in APGA and has affirmed the leadership of Sly Ezeokenwa.

“This landmark decision is a testament to the judiciary’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice is served.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Judiciary, particularly the Chief Justice of Nigeria, His Lordship, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, for restoring great faith in the judiciary. Your leadership and dedication to justice are truly commendable.”

The party also thanked its National Leader, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for his support and guidance, adding that his leadership has been instrumental in shaping the party’s vision and values.

It also thanked the Board of Trustees and National Working Committee members of the party, for their tireless efforts and commitment to the party’s shared ideals.

The statement read further, “The Supreme Court’s decision has laid to rest any doubts about the leadership of our party. The key precepts of the Supreme Court’s decision are as follows:

“Validation of APGA Leadership of  SLY Ezeokenwa: The Supreme Court affirmed that it never pronounced Edozie Njoku as National Chairman in its judgment of 14/10/2021 and its correction of incidental slip made on 24/3/2023.

“The court held that there was nothing in its judgment capable of being enforced by Edozie Njoku. The Supreme Court declared that the suit filed by Edozie Njoku’s proxies at the FCT High Court Bwari was an abuse of the court process.

“The court found that Chief Victor Ike Oye was the National Chairman of APGA by its judgment earlier delivered.

“The court castigated Edozie Njoku for trying to input into the judgment of the Supreme Court what the court never said.

“The Supreme Court set aside the judgment of the trial High Court and the Court of Appeal on the contempt conviction of Prof Mahmud Yakubu and Chief Victor Ike Oye.

“The court awarded costs of N20million against Edozie Njoku in each of the three appeals, totaling N60 million. Justice can only be delayed but cannot be denied.”